Monday, September 30, 2024

 Important Reminders

- Kennedy Fall Festival discounted tickets until October 4

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 10/7:

- Newsela article: Possible TikTok ban (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 960L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. WRITE prompt is required — make sure you write at least two paragraphs.

- NoRedInk Assignment #5: Identifying Parts of Speech II (Part 2)

- NoRedInk Quiz #2 this Wed. 10/2!!!

Covers the following topics:

Identifying Concrete Nouns

Identifying Common Nouns

Identifying Verbs in Simple, Progressive, and Perfect Tenses

Identifying the Subject of a Sentence

Identifying Pronouns as Subjects

Identifying the Verb in a Sentence

Identifying Prepositions

Identifying Verbs and Their Direct Objects

Social Studies

Fossil Forensics (digital)  due Fri. 10/4

Petra vs. Peter (digital)  due Fri 10/4

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

1. Review Sheet #3 (due Tues. 10/1) - can be done on Notability or in your math journal 

2. Assessment #3 on Monday 10/7

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- finish the Energy and Climate Pre-Assessment if you did not complete it in class (skip any questions you don't know how to answer)

DUE Thurs. 10/3

- finish the following video modules on Brainpop (make sure you take the quiz after watching the video):

• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Greenhouse Effect

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

Friday, September 27, 2024

Important Reminders

- Kennedy Fall Festival discounted tickets until October 4

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/30:

- Newsela article: Second life for worn-out sneakers (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1010L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #4: Identifying Parts of Speech II (Part 1)

Social Studies

Read TCI history textbook Lesson 2

Math

1. Review Sheet #3 (due Tues. 10/1) - can be done on Notability or in your math journal 

2. Assessment #3 on Monday 10/7

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- play the Carbon Command Game and look for patterns and correlations in the game

- complete Solar House Lab Conclusion

DUE Thurs. 10/3

- finish the following video modules on Brainpop (make sure you take the quiz after watching the video):

• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Greenhouse Effect

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Important Reminders

- Minimum Day this Fri. 9/27

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/30:

- Newsela article: Second life for worn-out sneakers (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1010L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #4: Identifying Parts of Speech II (Part 1)

Social Studies

Read TCI history textbook Lesson 2

Math

1. Complete Classwork from Wed 9/25.  It will be checked tomorrow in class.

2. HW #11:  CC1 8.1.5 #8-66 (a, b, c) and #8-67, and 68

3. Review Sheet #3 (due Tues. 10/1) - can be done on Notability or in your math journal 

4. Assessment #3 on Monday 10/7

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- complete Solar House Lab Conclusion

DUE Thurs. 10/3

- finish the following video modules on Brainpop (make sure you take the quiz after watching the video):

• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Greenhouse Effect

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

  Important Reminders

- Minimum Day this Fri. 9/27

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/30:

- Newsela article: Second life for worn-out sneakers (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1010L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #4: Identifying Parts of Speech II (Part 1)

Social Studies

Complete Arch and Early Hominid WebQuest and turn into google classroom

(all social studies assignments are in google classroom)

Math

1. Complete Classwork from today.  It will be checked tomorrow in class.

2. HW #11:  CC1 8.1.5 #8-66 (a, b, c) and #8-67, and 68

3. Check homework answers

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- complete Convection Worksheet A and Convection Worksheet B

- finish the following video modules on Edpuzzle:

• Volume and Density

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

 Important Reminders

- Minimum Day this Fri. 9/27

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/30:

- Newsela article: Second life for worn-out sneakers (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1010L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #4: Identifying Parts of Speech II (Part 1)

Social Studies

1. Early Hominid Vocabulary 

2. Hominid Chart 

3. Arch and Early Hominid Webquest (Turn in digitally)

(all social studies assignments are in google classroom)

Math

No homework, just make sure you are correcting your homework and classwork answers. 

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- complete Convection Worksheet A and Convection Worksheet B

- finish the following video modules on Edpuzzle:

• Volume and Density

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

- CPO Chapter 5 Quiz this Wed. 9/25!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook; skip Chapter 5 Section 2)

Monday, September 23, 2024

 Important Reminders

- Minimum Day this Fri. 9/27

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/30:

- Newsela article: Second life for worn-out sneakers (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1010L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #4: Identifying Parts of Speech II (Part 1)

Social Studies

Archaeology test on Tues. 9/24

Archaeology packet due Tues. 9/24. (for all contents check g.classroom)

(all social studies assignments are in google classroom)

Math

1. HW #10:  CC1 8.1.4 #8-50 (a, b, d, e) and #8-56

2. Finish Box and Whisker Packet

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- complete Convection Worksheet A and Convection Worksheet B

- finish the following video modules on Edpuzzle:

• Volume and Density

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

- CPO Chapter 5 Quiz this Wed. 9/25!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook; skip Chapter 5 Section 2)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

 Important Reminders

- No School this Fri. 9/20 (Staff Learning Day)

- Minimum Day next Fri. 9/27

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/23:

- Newsela article: Plastic yogurt cups (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1010L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #3: Components of a Sentence I

- NoRedInk Quiz #1 TOMORROW!

Covers the following topics:

Forming Regular Plurals with "-s"

Recognizing Plurals and Possessives

Forming Singular Possessives 1

Is the Possession Shared or Unshared?

Correcting Errors with Shared and Unshared Possessions

Identifying Pronouns

Social Studies

Archaeology test on Tues. 9/24

Archaeology packet due Tues. 9/24. (for all contents check g.classroom)

(all social studies assignments are in google classroom)

Math

1. HW #9 : box and whisker plot 

2. Assessment #2 on Thurs. 9/19

3. ALWAYS finish any classwork that you don't finish for homework

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- finish Bill Nye "Fluids" If you did not complete it in class

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

- CPO Chapter 5 Quiz next Wed. 9/25!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook; skip Chapter 5 Section 2)

Monday, September 16, 2024

Important Reminders

- No School this Fri. 9/20 (Staff Learning Day)

- Minimum Day next Fri. 9/27

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/23:

- Newsela article: Plastic yogurt cups (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1010L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #3: Components of a Sentence I

- NoRedInk Quiz #1 this Wed. 9/18!

Covers the following topics:

Forming Regular Plurals with "-s"

Recognizing Plurals and Possessives

Forming Singular Possessives 1

Is the Possession Shared or Unshared?

Correcting Errors with Shared and Unshared Possessions

Identifying Pronouns

Social Studies

Archaeology test on Tues. 9/24

Archaeology packet due Tues. 9/24. (for all contents check g.classroom)

(all social studies assignments are in google classroom)

Math

1. Review Sheet #2 due Tues. 9/17

2. Assessment #2 on Thurs. 9/19

3. ALWAYS finish any classwork that you don't finish for homework

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science

- finish Bill Nye "Fluids" If you did not complete it in class

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

- CPO Chapter 5 Quiz next Wed. 9/25!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook; skip Chapter 5 Section 2)

Friday, September 13, 2024

  Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/16:

- Newsela article: Chesapeake Bay improves (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #2: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

- NoRedInk Quiz #1 next Wed. 9/18!

Covers the following topics:

Forming Regular Plurals with "-s"

Recognizing Plurals and Possessives

Forming Singular Possessives 1

Is the Possession Shared or Unshared?

Correcting Errors with Shared and Unshared Possessions

Identifying Pronouns

Social Studies

No homework 

(all social studies assignments are in google classroom)

Math

1. Review Sheet #2 due Tues. 9/17

2. Assessment #2 on Thurs. 9/19

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science

- finish Bill Nye "Fluids" If you did not complete it in class

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

- CPO Chapter 5 Quiz next Wed. 9/25!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook; skip Chapter 5 Section 2)

Thursday, September 12, 2024

  Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/16:

- Newsela article: Chesapeake Bay improves (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #2: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

- NoRedInk Quiz #1 next Wed. 9/18!

Covers the following topics:

Forming Regular Plurals with "-s"

Recognizing Plurals and Possessives

Forming Singular Possessives 1

Is the Possession Shared or Unshared?

Correcting Errors with Shared and Unshared Possessions

Identifying Pronouns

Social Studies

Ancient Civilization Clay Pot Write-up  due Fri. 9/13

(all social studies assignments are in google classroom)

Math

Finish today's classwork (all classwork is posted in g.class)

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- finish the Conclusion in Diet or Regular?

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

 Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/16:

- Newsela article: Chesapeake Bay improves (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #2: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

- Newsela Annotations Quiz TOMORROW!!!

Social Studies

1. Understanding history - read the article and complete the worksheet.   due Thurs. 9/12

2. Examining sources - read the article and complete the worksheet. due Thurs. 9/12

3. Ancient Civilization Clay Pot Write-up  due Fri. 9/13

(all social studies assignments are in google classroom)

Math

HW #8 - Histogram HW worksheet (find in math files)

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- finish the Conclusion in Diet or Regular?

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

 Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/16:

- Newsela article: Chesapeake Bay improves (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #2: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

- Newsela Annotations Quiz this Thurs. 9/12!!!

Social Studies

1. Understanding history - read the article and complete the worksheet.   due Thurs. 9/12

2. Examining sources - read the article and complete the worksheet. due Thurs. 9/12

(all assignments are in g.classroom)

Math

HW #7 - Holt 7-1b worksheet (find in math files)

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- finish the Conclusion in Diet or Regular?

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

- CPO Chapter 1 Quiz TOMORROW!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook)

Monday, September 9, 2024

Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/16:

- Newsela article: Chesapeake Bay improves (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #2: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

- Newsela Annotations Quiz this Thurs. 9/12!!!

Social Studies

Civilization Pots due Tues. 9/10

    -permanently inked

    -fully colored

    -sketch out your puzzle pieces on the back with pencil.  we will cut out in class.

Math

no homework 

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- finish the Conclusion in Diet or Regular?

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

- CPO Chapter 1 Quiz this Wed. 9/11!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook)

Friday, September 6, 2024

 Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/9:

- Newsela article: Smokey Bear (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 800L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #1: Plural vs. Possessive Nouns

- Newsela Annotations Quiz next Thurs. 9/12!!!

Social Studies

Civilization Pots due Tues. 9/10

    -permanently inked

    -fully colored

    -sketch out your puzzle pieces on the back with pencil.  we will cut out in class.

Math

no homework 

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- finish the Conclusion in Diet or Regular?

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

- CPO Chapter 1 Quiz next Wed. 9/11!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook)

Thursday, September 5, 2024

 Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/9:

- Newsela article: Smokey Bear (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 800L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #1: Plural vs. Possessive Nouns

Social Studies

No homework

*HA - History Alive textbook 

Math

Assessment #1 on Friday 9/6. 

        - study review sheet #1, class notes, class work, and homework.  

        -tutorials available in g.Classroom code "rk3nrzg"

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- finish the following video modules on Edpuzzle:

• Weight vs. Mass
• Molecules in Liquids and Solids
• Evaporation and Condensation
• Expansion and Contraction

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times! 

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/9:

- Newsela article: Smokey Bear (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 800L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #1: Plural vs. Possessive Nouns

Social Studies

No homework

*HA - History Alive textbook 

Math

1. Homework #6:  Triple venn worksheet.  There are  two pages and 5 problems to complete.  Don't forget to scroll all the say down to the next page.

2. Assessment #1 on Friday 9/6

        - study review sheet #1, class notes, class work, and homework.  

        -tutorials available in g.Classroom code "rk3nrzg"

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

Science
- finish the following video modules on Edpuzzle:

• Weight vs. Mass
• Molecules in Liquids and Solids
• Evaporation and Condensation
• Expansion and Contraction

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!